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Dead FM
Studio album by
Strike Anywhere
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2006
Recorded2006
GenreHardcore punk,[1] melodic hardcore[2]
Length31:10
LabelFat Wreck Chords
ProducerBrian McTernan
Strike Anywhere chronology
To Live in Discontent
(2005) 		Dead FM
(2006) 		Iron Front (album)
(2009)

Dead FM is the third studio album by Strike Anywhere.

Background

In February and March 2006, the band went on a brief East Coast tour with A Global Threat, With Honor, and Subhumans.[3][4]

It was recorded April 2006 at Salad Days Studios by Brian McTernan. They finished writing the final song intended for inclusion early in the recording process.[5] It was recorded on a series of weekends over a span of nine months as the band took time off touring to return to home life and move away from a hectic timetable to write and record an album.[6] They held a one-off show partway through recording, where they debuted several new songs.[7]

Composition

It contains songs that focus on the band's leftist political views, as well as branching out to discuss issues such as singer Thomas Barnett's grandfather's work on the Manhattan Project[8] on the opening track 'Sedition'.

Release

On May 4, 2006, Dead FM was announced for release in four months' time.[9] Three days later, Strike Anywhere appeared at The Bamboozle festival.[10] On June 14, 2006, the track listing for the album, as well as "The Promise", was posted online.[11] On July 27, 2006, "Prisoner Echoes" was also posted online, followed by "Instinct" on August 22, 2006.[12][13] Dead FM was made available for streaming via Alternative Press' website on August 29, 2006, before it was released on September 5, 2006.[14][15] In between this, a music video for "Instinct" was released; it was filmed in Richmond, Virginia a few months earlier.[16][17] The album was promoted with a two month-long trek across the US; for the first month, they were supported by Ignite, A Global Threat, and Modern Life Is War, while for the second month, Bane and This Is Hell replaced Ignite and Modern Life Is War, respectively.[14] They closed out the year with an appearance at the CMJ Music Marathon, and a month-long Europe tour with the Loved Ones.[18][19]

On January 25, 2007, the band appeared on Fuel TV, performing "Hollywood Cemetery" and "Prisoner Echoes" acoustically.[20] In January and February 2007, they supported NOFX on their tour of California; in-between these dates, the band played shows with Dead to Me and Love Equals Death.[21][22] On March 22, 2007, guitarist Matt Sherwood announced his departure from the band.[23] Strike Anywhere then embarked on a tour of Japan with No Trigger, performed at 228 Festival in Taiwan, and a stint of their own in Australia.[24][25][26] Following this, they supported the Bouncing Souls on their headlining Canadian tour in April and May 2007.[27] They then went on a two-week tour with the Loved Ones, and a two-month stint in Europe, some shows of which were with Red Lights Flash.[28][29]

Strike Anywyere played a few headlining shows with Cloak/Dagger, prior to a US tour with From Autumn to Ashes and Silverstein, and performed at Saints & Sinners Festival.[30][31][32] Around this time, drummer Eric Kane spent sometime performing with Four Star Alarm.[33] In March 2008, they went on an East Coast tour with Paint It Black and the Riverboat Gamblers.[34] Following a performance in Brazil, they performed at the Groezrock and Give it a Name festivals.[35][36] In June 2008, the band embarked on a Canadian tour with the Flatliners, Hostage Life, This Is a Standoff, and Carpenter.[37] Preceded by one show in Portugal, the band went on a tour of the UK, followed by a short tour in Japan.[38] In October 2008, they performed a handful of shows with the Bouncing Souls, the Casting One and Gimme Drugs, leading up to an appearance at The Fest.[39][40]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[41]
Aversion[42]

Punknews.org ranked the album at number four on their list of the year's 20 best releases.[43]

Track listing

All tracks by Strike Anywhere.

  1. "Sedition" - 2:00
  2. "How to Pray" - 2:25
  3. "Prisoner Echoes" - 2:37
  4. "Instinct" - 2:42
  5. "The Promise" - 2:06
  6. "Speak to Our Empty Pockets" - 2:28
  7. "Two Thousand Voices" - 1:55
  8. "Hollywood Cemetery" - 1:41
  9. "Allies" - 1:45
  10. "Gunpowder" - 1:59
  11. "Dead Hours" - 2:27
  12. "Iron Trees" - 2:05
  13. "House Arrest" - 1:55
  14. "Ballad of Bloody Run" - 3:00
  15. "You Are Not Collateral Damage" (iTunes bonus track) - 2:35

Personnel

Band

  • Thomas Barnett - Vocals
  • Matt Smith - Guitar, Vocals
  • Garth Petrie - Bass
  • Eric Kane - Drums
  • Matt sherwood - Guitar, Vocals

Production

  • Mark Beemer – Photography
  • Jana B. Crawford – Photography
  • Paul Leavitt – Digital Editing
  • George Marino – Mastering
  • Brian McTernan – Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Richard Minino – Artwork, Layout Design
  • Shawn Scallen – Photography
  • Strike Anywhere – Producer

References

  1. ^ Moran, Chris. "Strike Anywhere Dead FM (2006)". Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ Sutherland, Sam. "Strike Anywhere Dead FM". Exclaim!. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 1, 2006). "Strike Anywhere dates with A Global Threat, With Honor". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  4. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 26, 2006). "Strike Anywhere, With Honor, A Global Threat announce more dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Paul, Aubin (April 10, 2006). "Strike Anywhere post first update from the studio". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  6. ^ [1]: Strike Anywhere Official Biography, accessed 23 October 2006
  7. ^ August, Justin (April 3, 2006). "Strike Anywhere add East and West coast shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  8. ^ [2]: Getting Personal, by Matt Schild, accessed 23 October 2006
  9. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 4, 2006). "Fat announce Strike Anywhere, Against Me! album dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 3, 2006). "Poison The Well, Strike Anywhere, Paint It Black, Chiodos, Moneen, others added to Bamboozle". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  11. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 14, 2006). "Strike Anywhere post song and track list for 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  12. ^ August, Justin (July 27, 2006). "Fat posts 'Prisoner Echoes' from Strike Anywhere's 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Reinecker, Meg (August 22, 2006). "Fat posts another new Strike Anywhere track". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Paul, Aubin (August 15, 2006). "Strike Anywhere / A Global Threat / Ignite / Modern Life Is War". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  15. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 29, 2006). "Stream Strike Anywhere's 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 1, 2006). "Strike Anywhere shooting video in Richmond, VA". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  17. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 30, 2006). "Strike Anywhere posts video for 'Instinct'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  18. ^ Paul, Aubin (September 20, 2006). "Strike Anywhere / The Loved Ones". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  19. ^ White, Adam (September 23, 2006). "Fat Wreck CMJ showcase to feature Strike Anywhere, Lawrence Arms, Smoke or Fire and more". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  20. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 25, 2007). "Strike Anywhere plans live, acoustic performance on Fuel". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  21. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 30, 2006). "NOFX adds more California shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  22. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 21, 2006). "NOFX / Strike Anywhere / Love Equals Death / Dead to Me (California, Southwest US)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  23. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 22, 2007). "Matt Sherwood leaves Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  24. ^ Reinecker, Meg (November 18, 2006). "Strike Anywhere / No Trigger (Japan)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  25. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 2, 2007). "Strike Anywhere (Australia)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  26. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 28, 2007). "Consider the Meek talks about 228 Festival, Strike Anywhere, Muse". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  27. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 6, 2007). "Bouncing Souls / Strike Anywhere / The Loved Ones / Static Radio (Canada)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  28. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 16, 2007). "Strike Anywhere / Loved Ones". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  29. ^ Moran, Chris (May 25, 2007). "Strike Anywhere (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  30. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 16, 2007). "Silverstein / From Autumn to Ashes / Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  31. ^ Paul, Aubin (September 3, 2007). "Against Me!, Saves The Day, Glassjaw, Strike Anywhere at Saints and Sinners 2007". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  32. ^ Paul, Aubin (September 18, 2007). "Strike Anywhere / Cloak/Dagger". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  33. ^ Conoley, Ben (September 25, 2007). "Eric Kane of Strike Anywhere joins Four Star Alarm". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  34. ^ White, Adam (January 6, 2008). "Strike Anywhere / Paint It Black / The Riverboat Gamblers". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  35. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 15, 2008). "Paramore, Finch, Strike Anywhere, Glassjaw, Anti-Flag, Silverstein at Give It A Name 2008". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  36. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 20, 2008). "Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  37. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 2, 2008). "Strike Anywhere / The Flatliners / Hostage Life / This is a Standoff / Carpenter (Canada)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  38. ^ White, Adam (September 2, 2008). "Strike Anywhere (Europe / Japan / US)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  39. ^ Raub, Jesse (August 4, 2008). "Bouning Souls add more dates with Strike Anywhere, Youth Brigade". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  40. ^ White, Adam (August 16, 2008). "The Fest 7 to feature Leatherface, LTJ, Atom and his Package, Bouncing Souls, Dillinger Four, many many more". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  41. ^ Allmusic review
  42. ^ Aversion review
  43. ^ Shultz, Brian (January 1, 2007). "Best of 2006: Punknews.org (2006)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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